Eastern Regional Facilities Manager

CBRE; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate services firm in Richmond, VA, is seeking a Regional Facilities Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of a Data Center. This hybrid role requires strong leadership skills and a Bachelor's degree with 3-5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include team supervision, client relationship management, and compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate should have experience in facilities management, excellent organizational skills, and knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in facilities management.
• Experience in staffing, coaching, and mentoring.
• Experience in a Data Center or Critical Facilities environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day functions of the facilities team.
• Develop policies and procedures to fulfill contract specifications.
• Conduct performance evaluations and manage staff development.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

About the Role

As a CBRE Regional Facilities Manager, you'll manage the day‑to‑day functions of the team responsible for building operations and maintenance of a Data Center facilities within a dedicated region.

This job is part of the Facilities Management functional area which focuses on all aspects of the operations of a set of assets, providing support to the Facilities team regarding all repairs and projects.

This is a hybrid position (3 days onsite/2 days remote) and can be filled in the following cities: Richmond, VA; Manassas, VA; Ashburn, VA; or Sterling, VA.

Responsibilities

• Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
• Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross‑train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients. Conduct regular meetings regarding regional facilities' performance.
• Report on property profiles, emergency preparedness plans, site inspections, facility audits, etc.
• Develop policies and procedures to ensure that contract specifications are fulfilled.
• Prepare presentations to obtain approval for projects.
• Create strategic facility management objectives for clients. Generate capital projects, operating budgets, and variance reports.
• Inspect the facility periodically for quality assurance. Ensure facility procedures comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Influence parties of shared interests to reach an agreement.
• Apply knowledge of own discipline and how it integrates with others to achieve team and departmental objectives.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day‑to‑day and moderately complex issues which may or may not be evident in existing systems and processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 3-5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Experience in staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention preferred.
• Experience working in a Data Center/Critical Facilities environment is desired.
• Ability to guide the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems.
• Excellent leadership skills to motivate team impact on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the job discipline and department.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long‑standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Assurance Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans).